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Shivani ChaudhariBBC Information, EssexBBCJessie J carried out at BBC Radio 2’s pageant at Hyde Park in 2012Tens of 1000’s of music followers are anticipated to flood via the gates at Radio 2 within the Park this weekend.The grounds of a Georgian stately dwelling in Essex will host the BBC radio station’s flagship occasion, which has been an annual fixture since 2011.We have collated all the pieces you might want to know concerning the pageant, for these going to the occasion or following from dwelling.The place’s it taking place?Stuart Woodward/BBCHylands Home and its gardens and woodland are owned by Chelmsford Metropolis CouncilThe pageant was staged yearly at Hyde Park in London, however because the Covid-19 pandemic, it has hit the street, together with organising camp at Moor Park in Preston, Lancashire, in 2024.This 12 months the occasion is at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, owned by town council and residential to the 18th Century Hylands Home.It’s a Grade II* listed public park made up of 574 acres in fields, woodland and gardens.It’s also no stranger to massive music occasions, having hosted enormous acts for the annual V Competition together with Oasis, Radiohead and Beyoncé. The ultimate V Competition was held in 2017.Who’s performing?Getty ImagesBryan Adams is contemporary from acting at Warwick Fort final weekendFridayRylan Clark, Scott Mills and DJ Spooney are among the many presenters spinning the decks for the pre-party occasion.Gates open at 16:00 BST and final entry is 21:30, with the day’s festivities ending at 22:30.Saturday Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams, Jessie J, Ella Henderson and Stereophonics will grace the principle stage.Over on the DJ stage, Fearne Cotton can be bringing the sounds of the Nineteen Nineties, comic Romesh Ranganathan will share his love of hip hop, and Jo Whiley will host her “shiny glad playlist”.Gates open at 11:00, final entry is ready to be 20:45, with the occasion ending at 21:45. SundayEssex singer-songwriter Olly Murs, rockers Def Leppard, Soul II Soul, Anastacia, David Grey and Sophie Ellis Bextor are among the many headliners. Final entry is scheduled for 20:30 with the occasion ending at 21:30.The timings would possibly change, so followers are inspired to examine the webpage for updates.How do I get there? Owen Ward/BBCA shuttle bus service is operating from Chelmsford railway stationThe prepare journey from London Liverpool Avenue to Chelmsford railway station takes 30-40 minutes, on the Nice Japanese Primary Line which runs as far north as Norwich.Better Anglia just isn’t planning to function trains any additional north than Colchester on Saturday or Sunday.A shuttle bus service is operating between Chelmsford railway station and Hylands Park. Guests can e-book return tickets upfront for £13 or £9 for singles.The operation occasions are as follows:Friday Chelmsford to Hylands Park: 15:00-19:30Hylands Park to Chelmsford: 19:30-23:30Saturday and SundayChelmsford to Hylands Park: 10:00-14:00Hylands Park to Chelmsford: 19:30-23:00Festival organisers have steered two routes that folks prepared to stroll to the occasion can take, that are detailed on the webpage. Each routes will take followers to St Mary’s Church on the nook of Hylands Park.Cyclists, in the meantime, could make use of a motorbike rack on the church. They might want to carry their very own locks.These desirous to drive can pre-book areas at a number of park-and-walk automotive parks by way of the Tracsis web site. The automotive parking is on grassland and a few automotive parks are a 20-minute stroll from the sector.Areas for Saturday are bought out.There’s a devoted pick-up and drop-off space on the pageant’s Blue Gate, and it may be situated with What3Words: layers, patrol, payments.Can I nonetheless get tickets? Sure!Tickets are nonetheless out there for the Friday at £35 every and for the Sunday beginning at £68 every.Saturday is bought out.Can I take advantage of money on website? No. The occasion is a contactless website. Guests will be capable to pay by debit card and utilizing Apple or Google pay.What can I eat?Rylan Clark and Ellie Taylor introduced the situation for the pageant in JuneFoodies will be capable to purchase cold and warm grub throughout the occasion. There can be vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal choices.Individuals are requested to carry refillable water bottles and there can be free water stations on website.ClosuresWhile the occasion takes place, the whole park and its footpaths can be closed to the general public, together with The Stables customer centre, The Deli cafe, the Pleasure Gardens, One World Backyard and all of the property’s automotive parks.Entry to the park by way of the A414 twin carriageway entrance will solely be out there for pre-authorised entry. This reopens on Monday.AccessibilityPeople who want wheelchair entry should apply for a Nimbus Entry card as soon as they’ve purchased their ticket.They’ll additionally apply for a free Digital Nimbus Entry Go.Can I carry my kids?Anybody over the age of two will want a ticket, and all kids as much as the age of 18 have to be accompanied by an grownup.Child altering amenities can be found inside the occasion space and can be located in the bathroom items and on the welfare tent.What else can I carry?A bag no larger than a chunk of A4 paper; a sealed plastic bottle of as much as 500ml in water or a tender drink; an empty plastic or metallic water bottle with as much as one litre capability and… your finest dance strikes.Bringing in alcohol, glass objects, metallic or ceramic cutlery and gasoline or smoking gadgets just isn’t permitted. Though vapes are allowed.Umbrellas greater than 1m lengthy are additionally not permitted.How can I comply with at dwelling?Sting carried out to the crowds on the 2024 pageant in Preston